Journal of Heredity

Papers
(The median citation count of Journal of Heredity is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)
ArticleCitations
Assessments and Conservation of Biological Diversity from Coral Reefs to the Deep Sea, Uncovering Buried Treasures and the Value of the Benthos126
Insights from the timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) genome for MHC gene architecture and evolution in threatened rattlesnakes105
Molecular ecology of the sleeper shark subgenusSomniosus (Somniosus)reveals genetic homogeneity within species and lack of support forS. antarcticus50
Comparative analyses of the banded alder borer (Rosalia funebris) and Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) genomes reveal significant differences in genome architecture and49
QTL mapping and identification of candidate genes for anthocyanidin accumulation in Salvia miltiorrhiza flowers39
Whole-genome assembly and annotation of the firecracker penstemon (Penstemon eatonii)35
A genome assembly for a textbook mammalian study species, the California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi)30
The reference genome for the northeastern Pacific bull kelp, Nereocystis luetkeana30
De novo whole genome assembly of the globally invasive green shore crab Carcinus maenas (Linnaeus, 1758) via long-read Oxford 28
Maintaining breed integrity: Successful introgression of the SLICK1 allele into the Holstein breed27
“Type D” killer whale genomes reveal long-term small population size and low genetic diversity27
Landscape Connectivity and Genetic Structure in a Mainstem and a Tributary Stonefly (Plecoptera) Species Using a Novel Reference Genome26
Gene expression reveals immune response strategies of naïve Hawaiian honeycreepers experimentally infected with introduced avian malaria22
A Unique Mitochondrial Gene Block Inversion in Antarctic Trematomin Fishes: A Cautionary Tale21
The first de novo genome assembly and annotation of a green-blooded skink (Prasinohaema aff. flavipes) from a historic museum sample17
Reference genome of the kidnapper ant, Polyergus mexicanus16
Low genetic diversity of major histocompatibility complex class II DQB gene in wild rhesus and long-tailed macaques in Thailand reflects purifying select16
Evidence for the existence of the distinct Alia camel breed contributes to the conservation of dromedary camels in Europe15
A high-contiguous genome assembly of Apis andreniformis (Hymenoptera: Apidae)15
The evolutionary dynamics of local adaptations under genetic rescue is determined by mutational load and polygenicity14
A brief history of population genetic research in California and an evaluation of its utility for conservation decision-making14
A draft reference genome assembly of the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly, Battus philenor hirsuta14
A highly contiguous genome assembly for the wrentit (Chamaea fasciata), the sole representative of the babbler radiation in the Americas14
A draft reference genome of the Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp,Branchinecta lynchi14
Life history and chromosome organization determine chemoreceptor gene expression in rattlesnakes13
Management of diversity and inbreeding when importing new stock into an inbred population12
Discrete genetic modules underlie divergent reproductive strategies in three-spined stickleback12
Two genomes of the white perch ( Morone americana ), an ecologically important teleost12
Demographic expansion and panmixia in a St. Martin endemic, Anolis pogus, coincides with the decline of a competitor12
A genome assembly of Greene’s tuctoria, Tuctoria greenei , an amphibious endemic and endangered California vernal pool grass11
Reference genome for the California ribbed mussel,Mytilus californianus, an ecosystem engineer11
A high-quality reference genome of the kelp surfperch, Brachyistius frenatus (Embiotocidae), a wide-ranging Eastern Pacific reef fish with no pelagic larval stage10
Comparison of whole-genome assemblies of European river lamprey ( Lampetra fluviatilis ) and brook lamprey ( Lampetra planeri 10
A high-quality reference genome for the critically endangered Aeolian wall lizard, Podarcis raffonei10
Heat challenge elicits stronger physiological and gene expression responses than starvation in symbiotic Oculina arbuscula10
A Reference Genome Assembly of the Bobcat, Lynx rufus9
A haplotype-resolved genome assembly of the bocaccio rockfish, Sebastes paucispinis9
Conservation genomics: Current applications and future directions9
Genomic analysis of wolves from Pakistan clarifies boundaries among three divergent wolf lineages9
A chromosome-level reference genome for the giant pink sea star,Pisaster brevispinus, a species severely impacted by wasting9
A reference genome for the Andean cavefish Trichomycterus rosablanca (Siluriformes, Trichomycteridae): Building genomic resources to study evolution in cave environments9
Rapid Evolution of Seed Dormancy During Sunflower De-Domestication9
Whole-genome analysis reveals the diversification of Galapagos rail (Aves: Rallidae) and confirms the success of goat eradication programs9
Correction to: Pervasive genomic signatures of local adaptation to altitude across highland specialist Andean hummingbird populations9
United by conflict: Convergent signatures of parental conflict in angiosperms and placental mammals9
A highly contiguous reference genome for the Steller’s jay (Cyanocitta stelleri)9
A novel sex-associated genomic region in Catostomus fish species8
In Memoriam: Fred M. Utter, a founder of fisheries genetics8
De novo genome assembly of a Geomyid rodent, Botta’s pocket gopher (Thomomys bottae bottae)8
Guidelines and quantitative standards for improved cetacean taxonomy using full mitochondrial genomes8
Plumage polymorphism in the black sparrowhawk (Accipiter melanoleucus) is strongly associated with the expression level of agouti signaling protein8
A genome assembly of the California poppy, Eschscholzia californica8
Carotenoids, instead of pteridines, determine color of xanthophores and erythrophores in tilapia8
Genome assembly of the endangered Santa Marta Harlequin Toad, Atelopus laetissimus, endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of Colombia8
Reference genome of the bicolored carpenter ant, Camponotus vicinus8
Reduction of genetic diversity in ‘Alalā (Hawaiian crow; Corvus hawaiiensis) between the late 1800s and the late 1900s8
A draft reference genome of the red abalone, Haliotis rufescens, for conservation genomics8
The reference genome assembly of the bright cobblestone lichen, Acarospora socialis7
Glacial vicariance and secondary contact shape demographic histories in a freshwater mussel species complex7
Correction to: A haplotype-resolved genome assembly of the bocaccio rockfish7
Genomic data revealed inbreeding despite a geographically connected stable effective population size since the Holocene in the protected Formosan Long-Arm Scarab beetle, Cheirotonus formosanus7
Genetic diversity of US Rambouillet in the National Sheep Improvement Program compared to other sheep breeds7
Beyond population size: Whole-genome data reveal bottleneck legacies in the peninsular Italian wolf6
Implications of methodologies for integrating empirical kinships into ex situ population management using PMx: A case study of Baer’s Pochard (Aythya baeri) in North America6
A chromosome-scale high-contiguity genome assembly of the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)6
Genome assembly of the winter ant, Prenolepis imparis6
Ex situ reared black-footed ferrets exhibit altered sperm DNA methylation6
A chromosome-level genome assembly of the snow leopard, Panthera uncia6
Avian Introgression Patterns are Consistent With Haldane’s Rule6
Reference Genome of the Northwestern Pond Turtle,Actinemys marmorata6
A phased chromosome-level genome of the annelid tubeworm Galeolaria caespitosa6
Limited effects of inbreeding on breeding coloration6
High-quality genome assembly of the endemic, threatened, White-bellied Sholakili Sholicola albiventris (Muscicapidae: Blanford, 1868) from the Shola Sky 6
Epigenetic potential: Promoter CpG content positively covaries with lifespan and is dependent on gene function among vertebrates6
Reference genome of the Woolly Sculpin,Clinocottus analis6
Reference genome of the rubber boa,Charina bottae(Serpentes: Boidae)6
Whole-genome resequencing data support a single introduction of the invasive white pine sawfly, Diprion similis6
Genetic architectures of postmating isolation and morphology of two highly diverged rockfishes (genusSebastes)6
The revised reference genome of the leopard gecko ( Eublepharis macularius ) provides insight into the considerations of genome phasing and assembly6
A Chromosome-Scale Genome Assembly of the Okapi (Okapia Johnstoni)5
Sensitivity of transcriptomics: Different samples and methodology alter conclusions in Gulf pipefish (Syngnathus scovelli)5
Interspecific Hybridization and Island Colonization History, not Rarity, Most Strongly Affect the Genetic Diversity inDiospyrosa Clade of Mascarene-Endemic Trees5
De-extinction technology and its application to conservation5
A draft reference genome assembly of California Pipevine, Aristolochia californica Torr.5
Reference genome for the Mojave poppy bee (Perdita meconis), a specialist pollinator of conservation concern5
Reference Genome of the Black Surfperch,Embiotoca jacksoni(Embiotocidae, Perciformes), a California Kelp Forest Fish That Lacks a Pelagic Larval Stage5
A chromosome-level genome assembly of the forked fungus beetle Bolitotherus cornutus, a model system for studying social evolution in the wild5
Reference genome of the black rail, Laterallus jamaicensis4
Genomic data from the extinct California brown bear suggests a source population for reintroduction to California4
The impact of habitat loss on molecular signatures of coevolution between an iconic butterfly (Alcon blue) and its host plant (Marsh gentian)4
Population Genomics of New Zealand Pouched Lamprey (kanakana; piharau;Geotria australis)4
A chromosome-level reference genome for the Versatile Fairy Shrimp,Branchinecta lindahli4
Drift drives the evolution of chromosome number II: The impact of range size on genome evolution in Carnivora4
Optimal outbreeding is shaped during larval life history in the splash pool copepod Tigriopus californicus4
Improved, annotated reference genome for the highly polyphagous moth Hyphantria cunea (Fall webworm)4
Chromosome-level genome of the wood stork (Mycteria americana) provides insight into avian chromosome evolution4
Molecular plasticity to ocean warming and habitat loss in a coral reef fish4
Genomic analyses of gray fox lineages suggest ancient divergence and secondary contact in the southern Great Plains4
Reference genome assembly of the sunburst anemone, Anthopleura sola4
Patterns of genetic divergence in the Rio Grande cooter (Pseudemys gorzugi), a riverine turtle inhabiting an arid and anthropogenically modified system4
Genome Assembly for the Sierra Nevada Parnassian ( Parnassius behrii ) and a Brief Review of Butterfly Genome Sizes4
Powerful Identification of Large Quantitative Trait Loci Using Genome-Wide R/glmnet-Based Regression4
Frequencies of house fly proto-Y chromosomes across populations are predicted by temperature heterogeneity within populations4
The difficulty of detecting inbreeding depression and its effect on conservation decisions4
Microplastic exposure is associated with epigenomic effects in the model organism Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)4
Evidence of extensive home range sharing among mother–daughter bobcat pairs in the wildland–urban interface of the Tucson Mountains4
Noninvasive sampling reveals landscape genetic structure in the threatened ghost bat (Macroderma gigas) in an ore-rich region of Western Australia4
A reference genome for ecological restoration of the sunflower sea star, Pycnopodia helianthoides4
Demographic inference provides insights into the extirpation and ecological dominance of eusocial snapping shrimps4
A reference genome assembly of the declining tricolored blackbird,Agelaius tricolor4
The genome assembly of Island Oak (Quercus tomentella), a relictual island tree species4
Major histocompatibility complex class II genes allele diversity in landlocked seals4
The de novo genome of the Black-necked Snakefly (Venustoraphidia nigricollis Albarda, 1891): A resource to study the evolution of living fossils4
Correction to: Limited evidence for extensive genetic differentiation between X and Y chromosomes in Hybognathus amarus (Cypriniformes: Leuciscidae)4
Genomic Assessment of Giraffes in North American Collections Highlights Conservation Challenges3
A turn back toward the Dark Ages? Science under siege: how to fight the five most powerful forces that threaten our world3
Reduced gene expression and missense mutations in the transporter protein SLC45A2 in a hypopigmented Egyptian rousette fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus)3
Book Review: An Intrepid Ecological Geneticist’s Pursuit of Industrial Melanism3
Parthenogenesis in California Condors: Impact on Genetic Variation3
A reference genome for the rough limpet Lottia Scabra, an intertidal species from the northeastern Pacific3
A highly contiguous genome assembly for the California vole, Microtus californicus, provides insight into phylogenetic relationships and patterns of synteny among voles3
In Memoriam: Diane R. O’Brien (1945–2021): Transformative Managing Editor—Journal of Heredity3
Genomic resources for Asian ( Elephas maximus ) and African savannah elephant ( Loxodonta africana ) conse3
Transposable element accumulation drives genome size increase in Hylesia metabus (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), an urticating moth species from South America3
Genomic implications of the repeated shift to self-fertilization across a species’ geographic distribution3
Correction to: Reference genome of the black rail3
A Synthesis of Game Theory and Quantitative Genetic Models of Social Evolution3
Lion Localizer: A software tool for inferring the provenance of lions (Panthera leo) using mitochondrial DNA3
A lizard is never late: Squamate genomics as a recent catalyst for understanding sex chromosome and microchromosome evolution3
In Memoriam: Robert K. Wayne, a pioneer of evolutionary genomics for wildlife with an emphasis on endangered species3
Correction to: Forensic assessment of kinship, genomic ancestry, and natural history of an iconic tiger of Harlem, New York City3
Genetic rescue remains underused for aiding recovery of federally listed vertebrates in the United States3
First reference genomes for two mesophotic, reef-building coral species: Leptoseris cf. scabra and Montipora cf. grisea3
Genomic insights into the critically endangered King Island scrubtit3
A genome assembly of the American black bear, Ursus americanus, from California3
A highly contiguous genome assembly for the California quail (Callipepla californica)2
Diversity of mitochondrial DNA in 3 species of great whales before and after modern whaling2
Numt Parser: Automated identification and removal of nuclear mitochondrial pseudogenes (numts) for accurate mitochondrial genome reconstruction in Panthera2
Germline ecology: Managed herds, tolerated flocks, and pest control2
A high-quality genome assembly of the Laotian shad (Tenualosa thibaudeaui), an endemic species of the Mekong River Basin2
Landscape Genomics to Enable Conservation Actions: The California Conservation Genomics Project2
Comparative analyses reveal potential genetic mechanisms for high-altitude adaptation of Schizopygopsis fishes based on chromosome-level genomes2
Development, history, and impact of “Recent Advances in Conservation Genetics”, the ConGen Global training course2
Genetic structure of the northern house mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) in a WNV-susceptible area2
Genome assemblies of two bumble bee species: Bombus sonorus and B. vosnesenskii2
Give and take: Effects of genetic admixture on mutation load in endangered Florida panthers2
A high-quality genome assembly for a desert-adapted rodent, Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami)2
Development of a panel of SNP loci in the emblematic southern damselfly (Coenagrion mercuriale) using a hybrid method: pitfalls and recommendations for large-scale SNP genotyping in a nonmodel 2
Chromosome-level genome assembly of the king horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus rex) provides insights into its conservation status and chromosomal evolution of Rhinolophus2
A chromosome-level reference genome for the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius, with identification of sex chromosomes2
Dominance Can Increase Genetic Variance After a Population Bottleneck: A Synthesis of the Theoretical and Empirical Evidence2
Forensic assessment of kinship, genomic ancestry, and natural history of an iconic tiger of Harlem, New York City2
A near chromosome-level assembly of the serpentine endemic columbine, Aquilegia eximia2
An inside “beak”: Molecular analysis of swab samples reveals the seabird diet of invasive Barn Owls in Hawai’i2
A genome assembly for the California endemic liverwort Calasterella californica2
Reference Genome of the California Sheephead,Semicossyphus pulcher(Labridae, Perciformes), A Keystone Fish Predator in Kelp Forest Ecosystems2
Chromosome-level genome assembly of Norwegian wild alpine reindeer ( Rangifer tarandus tarandus )2
The genome assembly of the duckweed fern, Azolla caroliniana2
Decoding cattle ( Bos taurus ) diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT) gene families: A pathway to functional understanding2
The genome of the Australian water dragon (Intellagama lesueurii), an agamid model for urban adaptation2
The conservation value of small population remnants: Variability in inbreeding depression and heterosis of a perennial herb, the narrow-leaved purple coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia)2
A chromosome-level genome assembly of the Chinese herring ( Ilisha elongata ) uncovered its population dynamics and genes related to lipid metabolism2
Sampling affects population genetic inference: A case study of the Allen’s (Selasphorus sasin) and rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)2
Levels and partitioning of genetic variation of northeastern populations of diamondback terrapin ( Malaclemys terrapin )2
Together inbreeding and reproductive compensation favor lethal t-haplotypes2
Bovine SNP array-based genetic assessment of American plains bison at American Prairie2
Book Review: Conservation and the Genomics of Populations: Third edition2
The genome of the invasive and broadly polyphagous Diaprepes root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera), reveals an arsenal of putative polysaccharide-degrading enzymes2
Past genomes guide future conservation: insights from extinct populations of the endangered Pacific pocket mouse2
Near-gapless genome assemblies of the domestic cat ( Felis silvestris catus ) and the African serval ( Leptailurus serval 2
A genome assembly for the southern Pacific rattlesnake, Crotalus oreganus helleri, in the western rattlesnake species complex2
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